Prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl have had a deadly effect on Americans, averaging at 91 fatalities a day. This is causing cities to take action and name opioid addiction a crisis. Medicinal marijuana use has had a 25% reduction in opioid overdose and 1,800 fewer painkiller prescriptions every year.

City and State officials have received numerous complaints about illegal cannabis operations that demands more enforcement. The Bureau has sent out hundreds of warning letters to unlicensed cannabis businesses as the first step in efforts against unlicensed operators.